Reviews
Spiral Staircases Album Review: Larry June, Curren$y, and The Alchemist
Spiral Staircases pairs Larry June and Curren$y over The Alchemist’s steady, lived-in production, keeping the tone controlled while the details stack up. Spiral Staircases arrives as a... more »
Megan Moroney “Cloud 9” Review: Gen Z Heartbreak, Kept Practical
Measured notes on Megan Moroney and Cloud 9, from the familiar country-pop setup to sharper character work, specific regrets, and a few carefully placed surprises. Megan Moroney’s third... more »
Peaches No Lube So Rude: an explicit electroclash album under pressure
Peaches returns with No Lube So Rude, a blunt, dance-punk set that treats sex, aging, and bodily autonomy as daily subjects with industrial volume. Peaches releases No Lube So Rude as her... more »
Baby Keem Ca$ino Review: Family Detail, Vegas Math, and Tight Control
Baby Keem's Ca$ino plays like a report from a childhood spent around risk, money, and supervision, with flexing used as a coping mechanism. Baby Keem’s Ca$ino arrives with cover art... more »
Hemlocke Springs’ Apple Tree Under Review: Storybook Pop With Dread
Hemlocke Springs’ Apple Tree Under the Sea frames pop songs in fairy-tale language while keeping the vocals tense and human, even when the scenes get strange. The Apple Tree Under the Sea... more »
Set Her Free Album Review: alayna’s Controlled Study of Needing People
Set Her Free tracks alayna moving through self-doubt, care, and attachment with plain language and tight focus, ending on a question she leaves open. Alayna’s second album, Set Her... more »
Mayhem Liturgy of Death: A Close Listen to the Band’s Seventh Album
Mayhem’s Liturgy of Death moves through mortality themes with disciplined violence, sharp pacing shifts, and crisp production across a 49-minute runtime. Mayhem’s Liturgy of Death arrives... more »
Converge Love Is Not Enough Album Review: A Controlled Return to Chaos
Converge’s Love Is Not Enough runs on dense metalcore pressure, sharp pacing, and a practical refusal to soften. Out now via Epitaph Records. Converge’s Love Is Not Enough arrives as the... more »
Mayhem’s Liturgy Of Death: A Powerful Testament to Black Metal’s Enduring Force
Delve into Mayhem’s Liturgy Of Death, an intense and masterful black metal album that reaffirms their legendary status after four decades. Four decades deep into the black metal scene,... more »
Converge's Love Is Not Enough: A Ferocious Return to Metalcore Glory
Love Is Not Enough by Converge charges with raw intensity, blending blistering riffs and fierce vocals in a landmark metalcore album. When a band like Converge drops a new album, the... more »
Death Of Youth’s ‘Nothing Is The Same Anymore’: A Raw Blend of Hardcore and Emo Energy
An immersive journey through the emotions and fire of Death Of Youth’s debut album ‘Nothing Is The Same Anymore’ showcases their hardcore and emo fusion with undeniable passion.... more »
Album Review: War Cash by CRIMEAPPLE & Evidence Delivers Raw, Relentless Hip-Hop
Immerse yourself in the gritty realism and sharp wit of War Cash, a dynamic collaboration blending CRIMEAPPLE’s fierce storytelling with Evidence’s textured production. Right from the... more »
Charli XCX's 'Wuthering Heights' Album: A Brat-Goth Musical Journey
Experience Charli XCX's moody 'Wuthering Heights' album, a brat-goth banger pulsing with gothic romance and dark pop textures. There’s something irresistibly wild about Charli XCX’s latest... more »
Milestones: All Eyez On Me — Tupac’s Groundbreaking Album That Changed Hip-Hop
The album All Eyez On Me redefined hip-hop with its bold creativity, vivid storytelling, and powerful production, sealing 2Pac’s place as a legendary artist. When you think of Tupac... more »
Cardinals – ‘Masquerade’ Review: Ireland’s Rising Stars Deliver Raw, Scorching Truths
Ireland’s Cardinals unveil ‘Masquerade’, a fiery and honest debut capturing the spirit and scars of a new generation. There’s something electrifying about a band that stakes its claim on... more »
Hemlocke Springs’ ‘The Apple Tree Under The Sea’ Review: Vibrant Alt-Pop from a Rising Star
Immerse yourself in Hemlocke Springs’ colourful alt-pop debut, ‘The Apple Tree Under The Sea,’ where synth nostalgia meets bold, heartfelt storytelling. When I first caught wind of... more »
Joji – 'Piss In The Wind' Review: A Multi-Genre Odyssey with Glimpses of Greatness
Joji’s 'Piss In The Wind' showcases his evolving artistry through a multi-genre journey, blending indie rock, club beats, and heartfelt ballads. If you’ve ever found yourself completely... more »
Xaviersobased’s ‘Xavier’ Review: New York’s Polarizing Tastemaker Delivers Brilliant Chaos
Xaviersobased’s debut album Xavier blends chaos and charm, showcasing his unique New York underground style with playful, joyful beats. If you’ve ever lingered on the fringes of New York’s... more »